Nicole Flattery is a highly regarded Irish author, best known for her impressive debut collection, "Show Them A Good Time." This work of literary fiction gained significant attention and was named a most anticipated book of the year by multiple reputable sources, including Entertainment Weekly, The A.V. Club, and LitHub.
Flattery was born and raised in Kinnegad, Co Westmeath, where she was surrounded by a family of literature enthusiasts. Her father taught English, and her mother was an accountant. English was a particular favorite subject for Flattery, but it wasn't until she took a playwriting module in college that she discovered her true passion for writing. Flattery's time at Trinity College, where she studied Film and Theatre, proved to be instrumental in shaping her writing style. She cites influential figures such as Marina Carr, Beckett, Enda Walsh, Wes Anderson, and David Lynch as having a profound impact on her work.
Flattery's university studies in drama and speech classes taught her the value of improvisation and the importance of embracing impulses, without fear of being wrong. These lessons have undoubtedly contributed to her unique and compelling writing voice. Furthermore, her education provided her with a deep understanding of the power of setting and the rigors of dialogue writing and characterization. These skills have been crucial in crafting her acclaimed debut work, "Show Them A Good Time," which has garnered significant critical acclaim and established Flattery as a rising star in the literary world.